Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai to Detail Regulatory Adaptation at IAG Academy Summit Day Two

The second day of the IAG Academy Summit at Newport World Resorts in Manila features a fireside chat with Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai. Two years after predecessor Ciaran Carruthers appeared at the event, Tsai will provide an update on recent achievements. He will address adjustments to Australia’s tough regulatory environment and steps to drive profitability across the operator’s three Australian resorts.

Sessions Examine Local Gaming Markets, AI Applications and Leisure Tourism

Day two also includes a deep dive into Metro Manila’s locals gaming market. Discussions will cover the current and future applications of AI in gaming. An operators panel convenes Rod Hackman of Hann Casino Resort, Greg Hawkins of Bloomberry Resorts Corp and Sean Knights of NUSTAR Resort and Casino.

Senior Asia-Pacific executives from Aristocrat Gaming, Konami, IGT and Light & Wonder will outline supplier innovations aimed at Asia’s next generation of players. The summit closes with a session titled “The Era of Leisure Tourism.” It examines how integrated resorts across Asia deploy non-gaming attractions such as golf, concerts and hospitality offerings to broaden appeal.

The 2026 IAG Academy Summit forms part of IAG EXPO 2026, scheduled from 14 to 17 September at Newport World Resorts, Manila. The wider program encompasses the CiG iDEA Summit, Manila After Dark, the IAG Academy IR Awards and The Regulators Forum. Inside Asian Gaming reports the opening day proved hugely successful.

Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming

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